Just asking
Isn’t there something just a wee bit misguided and creepy about a father going on a crusade to save the planet when his own child is a drug-addled wreck? And isn’t Al Gore III’s situation especially interesting in light of his mother’s crusade to save children from the ‘horrors’ of rap music?
I’m not suggesting that there is anything the Gores can do now for their son, except to get out of his way as he heads for rock bottom. (Have they been delaying his landing all these years? I have no idea.) But even if I were inclined to be lectured on how to live by two moral busybodies like Al and Tipper Gore, their son’s sad situation would give me pause to wonder about their priorities, sensibilities, and drive to be holier-than-thou celebrities.
Filed under: Life
Wait … is this blog being guest hosted by Ann Coulter?
One Bible verse that would certainly be very controversial if actually applied these days basically says that leaders in the church ought to be married and have good relationships with their wives and well-behaved kids.
This seems pretty nosy nowadays, but it actually is pretty commonsense. We all sort of wink and nod at problem kids in case ours is setting bombs someday, but you have to figure that the closest relationships in life are pretty important indicators of the big pcture.
I think Guiliani is a good example of this principle. He can give all of the seminars on leadership he wants, but his kids apparently hate him and we know he doesn’t treat spouses very well. Makes me a little nervous about him being President.
But he was driving a Prius, and so was not damaging Mother Earth. That’s all that matters, right?
His son’s drug addiction is a bi-product of global warming.
It’s Coulter-esque to defend rap music? It’s Coulter-esque to point out the warped priorities and self-righteousness of moralizing politicians?
I have a feeling Al Gore III isn’t the only one who’s been hitting the bong a bit too hard lately…
You keep posting about excessive governmental regulation and too much control over things like smoking, drug use, and what individuals choose to do with their bodies. But you seem a little judgmental of Gore’s son’s choice to do what HE wants. And Gore’s choice to address it the way he chooses to. And from an addict too. I love hypocrisy!
Where do I take issue with Gore’s son’s choices? If I were to do so, the only one I’d have to take issue with would be his choice to endanger the lives of others with his driving. He should be free to put whatever he wants into his body. How much more clear can I make it?
As for the Gores, yes, I am critical of anyone who deigns to lecture me on how I should live my life, while they haven’t even been able to keep their own child out of the cells. What is hypocrtical about that? Please tell me in detail, if you are able.
David,
Effective leaders usually bruise a few elbows along the way. Just look at Bill Clinton. The man left a trail of victims from Little Rock to NY.
You want creepy? Take a look at Noelle Bush’s face (and rapsheet).
http://www.rotten.com/library/bio/black-sheep/noelle-bush/
A simple “I was wrong to smear you and apologize” would have sufficed, Chris.